Rishabh Pant quits LSG captaincy after IPL 2026; What exactly went wrong?

Rishabh Pant has stepped down as Lucknow Super Giants captain following the IPL 2026 season. During his two-year stint, LSG failed to secure a playoff berth, managing only 10 wins under his leadership. The franchise finished seventh last season and ended this year at the bottom of the table. He was bought for INR 27 crore and was immediately handed the captaincy baton, but absolutely nothing worked well for the franchise since then.

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What did Dharmendra Pradhan say on NEET paper leak controversy and CBSE row | India TV Exclusive

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Friday acknowledged irregularities in the NEET examination, admitting that the question paper had indeed been leaked. Addressing the growing outrage over the issue in an exclusive interview with India TV, Pradhan said the government is committed to taking strict action against the education mafia responsible for compromising the integrity of the medical entrance exam.

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Kirti Kulhari’s Rs 10,000 maid salary remark sparks debate; Mini Mathur says, ‘This is below minimum wage’

Actor Kirti Kulhari has found herself at the centre of a social media debate after her comments about the cost of hiring domestic help in Mumbai went viral. During a throwback conversation, Kirti spoke about moving into a new home on Yaari Road and being surprised by the rates quoted by domestic workers.

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CBSE revises Class 12 re-evaluation date, portal opens from June 1: What students should know

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on Friday announced a revision in the schedule for post-result activities related to Class 12 board examinations. Students seeking verification of marks, obtaining photocopies of evaluated answer books, or applying for re-evaluation will now be able to access the designated portal from June 1, 2026.

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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay’s directorial debut Sigma gets release date | See post

The Telugu film Sigma is one of the highly anticipated films of 2026 as it marks the directorial debut of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay’s son, Jason Sanjay. On Friday, the makers announced its release date along with a poster.

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Centre mulls roping in Air Force to fly NEET UG retest papers across country after paper leak fiasco: Report

After the NEET-UG paper leak controversy shook the examination system, the government is now considering bringing in the Indian Air Force (IAF) to transport question papers for the June 21 retest, because apparently, the land is not safe anymore and only military-grade security can stop leaks.

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Why did Karan Johar unfollow Shah Rukh Khan, Manish Malhotra from Instagram? Filmmaker finally reveals

Filmmaker Karan Johar has finally addressed the buzz around him reportedly unfollowing close friends including Shah Rukh Khan, Manish Malhotra, Ananya Panday on Instagram. The move had sparked speculation online, with fans speculating the reason behind it. However, he has now opened up about the situation, clearing the air on the ongoing chatter.

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US, Iran near deal? Tehran on board for nuclear talks, ceasefire extension; Trump’s approval awaited

The United States and Iran have reportedly reached a preliminary understanding to extend the ceasefire in their three-month conflict by another 60 days while beginning negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear programme.  According to a US official familiar with the discussions, cited by AP, the proposed agreement still requires approval from President Donald Trump before it can be finalised. 

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Rajasthan: Two Railway engineers killed in cave-in incident during underpass construction in Kota

Two Railway engineers died after being trapped after a chunk of sand caved in on them during the construction of a railway underpass near Dara Valley on the Kota-Jhalawar National Highway 52 in Rajasthan on Thursday night.

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Former cricketer back Abhishek, Samson as T20I openers despite Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s historic IPL season

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has urged selectors not to rush Vaibhav Suryavanshi into the national team despite the Rajasthan Royals opener’s sensational IPL 2026 campaign. His remarks came just after the 15-year-old produced another explosive innings in the Eliminator against Sunrisers Hyderabad, helping Rajasthan Royals secure a 47-run victory and advance to Qualifier 2. 

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